Autoimmune diseases reach far beyond the physical body.

In this episode of Biome Breakthroughs, Shaina and Emma talk about what it’s really like to live with autoimmune disease, and why so much of it begins in the gut. Emma shares her own experience, six years into her diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis, and it’s not the kind of story you usually hear in medical discussions.

At Novel Biome, we’ve found that autoimmune diseases are not just the body attacking itself, but rather a loss of balance, communication, and trust between systems that are meant to work in harmony. The gut plays a central role in that balance. When 70% of your immune system sits there, the gut becomes more than digestion; it becomes your body’s first line of defense, and sometimes, its quietest cry for help. Through microbiome restoration and FMT, we’re beginning to understand how reintroducing gut diversity can change how autoimmune diseases behave.

Here, we look beneath the surface, where women carry pain that hides in plain sight, where science catches up to their stories, and where the gut quietly waits, holding clues the body has been whispering for years. If you’ve ever felt unheard in your journey with an autoimmune disease, or if you’re a clinician seeking deeper insight, this conversation is for you. It’s not just science; it’s a reminder that healing begins when we listen to the body, the gut, and to each other.

Related Research

Fecal microbiota transplantation for rheumatoid arthritis: A case report by Zeng et al., 2020

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Osteoporosis is a condition that touches millions of lives, often in ways that people only notice when it is too late. In this episode of Biome Breakthroughs, Shaina and Jason share a surprising study that explores how the gut microbiome may help protect against osteoporosis. It is a story that brings science and lived experience together, showing how something deep inside the gut can shape the strength of our bones.

The research used a model of postmenopausal osteoporosis and revealed something remarkable. When mice received daily fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), they showed stronger bones, less inflammation, and healthier gut barriers. Instead of watching bone density slowly disappear, FMT appeared to help restore balance, prevent bone loss, and even encourage new bone formation. It is early research, but it opens a door to new thinking about osteoporosis care.

Osteoporosis has long been seen as a disease of aging bones, but this study reminds us that the story is bigger. It involves the immune system, inflammation, metabolism, and the gut microbiome. By paying attention to the gut, we may have another tool to slow down or even prevent the rapid bone loss many women face after menopause.

For patients, this episode offers hope. For medical professionals, it raises questions about how to use microbiome care as part of osteoporosis treatment and prevention. Together, these insights show why the gut cannot be ignored when we talk about bone health.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects millions of people, often leaving them caught between painful symptoms and treatments that do not always last. In this episode of Biome Breakthroughs, Shaina and Jason break down why Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) is becoming one of the most promising options for IBD, and specifically ulcerative colitis.

You will hear how FMT restores balance in the gut microbiome, why donor quality can change outcomes, and how new approaches like capsules and longer treatment protocols are improving remission rates. With real patient stories and medical insights, this conversation explores how IBD care is evolving beyond steroids and biologics.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is not simple, but there is hope. For patients and professionals alike, this episode opens the door to a future where FMT may soon be a standard part of treatment.

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